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EY05 LGU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,752 mi
Last recorded71,752 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 LGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 71,752 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 67,915 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,327 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2017 60,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,820 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 52,816 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 46,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

niersid tyre side whall

Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,171 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

niersid tyre side whall

Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear bump stop perished

Fail 20 Jun 2014 42,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear bump stop perished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,653 miles

child seat fitted nearside front

Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side & off side front tyres slight side wall damage

Power steering level low

Pass 27 May 2011 28,088 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 28,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2010 22,271 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 11,171 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,124 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 11,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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EY05 LGU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY05 LGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EY05 LGU registered?

EY05 LGU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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